Former Methodist Prelate Speaks His Mind About Peter Obi's 2023 Presidential Candidacy
- Peter Obi of the Labour Party has been described as one chosen by God to deliver Nigeria from its numerous challenges
- The declaration was made by the former prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Mbang
- According to Mbang, God will not allow Nigeria and her people to continue to suffer in the hands of undeserved leaders
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The former prelate of the Methodist Church, His Eminence Sunday Mbang, has described the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi as the man God will use to deliver Nigeria.
Mbang said this on Tuesday, December 20, while receiving Obi who paid him a courtesy call at his home in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
Source: UGC
The 86-year-old clergy who bemoaned the state of the nation noted that the country has never been this bad since he was born.
His words:
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“I think ever since I was born in Nigeria, this country this time had been the worst. I was watching Arise TV this morning. And they said within a few years, this government has already brought many people into poverty, but this 2022, about 5 million Nigerians have gone into poverty.
“Now, unfortunately, the administration is now taking the largest loan I know in the world. When Obasanjo came here, he decided to wipe off all the loans. Now, we are indebted to the world, only God knows who will pay for it."
The former prelate said he was happy when he heard Obi was coming into national politics.
He added:
“I don't know whether God will choose you or not. But I strongly believe God has a reason for bringing you into politics. And I know that it is God's wish that all these recyclings of people we already know, God would not allow them."
He said that he strongly believes if God wants a change in this country, Peter Obi will be the one that God will choose.
Mbang added:
"I'm not saying that I have ordained you to be but the God I worship and I worship him sincerely. I know that the God I worship would not allow Nigeria to continue to suffer, and I know he will do what is best for her.
“All this wayo they have done in the past, I'm telling you, I believe strongly that anybody who wants to Wayo Nigeria in the election, God will deal with him in a way he will live to regret and I say this in the name of the Father, and of the Son of the Holy Spirit.
“This country must get a free breath of fresh air and do what is right Father, what I'm telling you, if Peter Obi is the one you have chosen to change Nigeria, let it be so, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Thank you."
Peter Obi reacts to Mbang's remarks
In his reaction, the LP flag bearer who went with the leadership of his party to seek blessing pleaded with the revered cleric to please continue to pray for Nigeria.
Obi's words:
"Your Eminence, Don't keep quiet, if you do, it is no longer you. God didn't make you to keep quiet. Things are not moving well in Nigeria."
The former Anambra state governor recalled how Mbang as the incumbent prelate of the Methodist Church went to Obasanjo to tell him to allow him (Obi) to be the governor because he won the election.
He said:
"I was in court I won the election and everybody here knew I won the election. Your eminence went to President Olusegun Obasanjo to say, “they say this man won the election, let him be governor."
Obi informed the former prelate that what we are going through today in this country with insecurity and other malaise are all a cumulative effect of leadership failure over the years.
The LP candidate said that while Obasanjo left office with no debt as noted by the great cleric:
“Today, we are owing over $100 billion dollars, without anything to show for it. When we have somebody who had cleared over $30 billion in 2007. 15 years after we are owing three times more than."
Obi is in Akwa Ibom as part of his nationwide campaign tour of the country.
Jubilation in Labour Party as top group throws its heavy weight behind Peter Obi
The Middle Belt/Southern caucus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had earlier thrown its weight behind the 2023 flag bearer of the Labour Party.
The team said Peter Obi is the most competent 2023 presidential candidate among those contesting in the forthcoming election.
According to the caucus, Peter Obi has a strong track record when compared to other candidates in the contest.
4 days after Tinubu's appearance, Chatham House invites Peter Obi for conversation
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate had earlier been invited for a conversation at the Chatham House.
The former Anambra state governor will be discussing issues relating to the forthcoming 2023 elections in Nigeria.
Obi's invitation to appear at the Chatham House comes about four days after the flag bearer of the APC was featured by the Chatham.
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